Going Green
Polish delegation sees how Cumbria is protecting its natural resources
The huge range of work going on in Cumbria to look at climate change and protect our natural resources has been shown off to a group of overseas visitors.
Last updated 27 April 2012
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Club focus on climate change book
Climate change may be the greatest challenge that the world has ever faced – and politics alone may not be enough to tackle it.
Last updated 27 April 2012
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Ensuring that all is pure again in Eden
Water in the River Eden and a tiny stream that flows into it is being made purer and cleaner – helping protect the huge variety of aquatic plants and animals that live there.
Last updated 27 April 2012
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Baby, what a good way to save you some money – and the planet
If you’re looking forward to the arrival of a new baby in your family, you’ll know that there can be a lot of expense involved. From prams and cots to baby baths and clothing – the shopping list of essentials needed to care for a newborn can be pricey.
Last updated 27 April 2012
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Firm’s blueprint for environmentally-friendly future
A new paper folding machine which cuts down wasted paper by 60 per cent and consumes less energy is being installed today by a Cumbrian printing firm.
Last updated 30 March 2012
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Encouraging news over endangered birds
Figures from a wildlife survey in Cumbria show some of our endangered birds are still cropping up around the county in healthy numbers.
Last updated 30 March 2012
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Get crafty in the kitchen and have a cracking time this Easter holiday
This year is flying by, with Easter only a week away. Supermarkets have been displaying Easter eggs for the last couple of months, but it’s likely that most people may have only just been thinking of Easter over the past week or so, or leaving it until the last minute.
Last updated 30 March 2012
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Council’s new community centre shows off its green credentials
A brand new community building in Carlisle which has just been completed has been specially designed to be as green as possible.
Last updated 30 March 2012
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Shopping for a TV? Check out the recycled options
Recycled washing machines, tumble dryers, TV sets, computers and monitors will all be available in Carlisle city centre from next week when a new shop opens its doors.
Last updated 24 February 2012
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Twin environmental benefits from redevelopment of museum garden
The latest phase of redevelopment of a green space in central Carlisle is bringing dual environmental benefits with it. New flowerbeds being built at Tullie House are going to be planted with a range of plants specially selected to attract more bees and insects.
Last updated 24 February 2012
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Say ‘I do’ to a greener wedding and save yourself some cash too
Love is in the air at this time of year and if you’ve recently decided to tie the knot, you might find yourself with a wedding to plan. There are so many things to consider with weddings; the cost can quickly run in to thousands of pounds and you may also be concerned about the environmental impact of all that wedding excess.
Last updated 24 February 2012
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Packaging that’s good for the garden
An environmentally-friendly material invented and developed in Cumbria is being used by a North American company to package this year’s Easter eggs.
Last updated 24 February 2012
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We’re going to need a bigger bike shed: Cumbria bicycle recycler outgrows home
A social enterprise helping to make the greenest form of transport even greener has proved so popular that it’s having to move to a new home three times the size of its current one.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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No need for landfill – there is life after death for old TVs and sofas
With Christmas now a distant memory and work feeling as though we’ve never been away, many of us may have a case of the January blues. And what better way to cure them than with a bit of retail therapy in the sales?
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Innovation roll-out to see more rivers spruced up
A new, greener way of helping to prevent Cumbria’s rivers and streams from eroding and bursting their banks has been judged a success and is to be tried in more local waterways.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Stronger together for natural environment
The best way to protect our natural surroundings is for different bodies to work together – and a local wildlife charity has just been awarded Government cash to mobilise all the interested parties.
Last updated 27 January 2012
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Get your eco-friendly Christmas all wrapped up – no sticky tape needed
We may not get a white Christmas every year, but we can certainly try to have a green one! From Christmas dinner to present wrapping and DIY decorations there are plenty of ways to reduce waste and keep more of our hard-earned pennies in our pockets.
Last updated 16 December 2011
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Rolling out recycling bin for your cards will create new woodland
Shoppers can bring a double benefit to the environment by recycling their Christmas cards at Marks & Spencer this year.
Last updated 16 December 2011
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Shoppers learn how to give green
Staff at two different councils teamed up to spread the green message to Christmas shoppers in Carlisle city centre.
Last updated 16 December 2011
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Could a tiny village be the UK solar power capital?
A tiny village in Cumbria is laying claim to be Britain’s solar panel capital, as more and more of its residents install panels on their roofs.
Last updated 16 December 2011
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